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YL12 AKN

2012 Peugeot 508

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,914 mi
Last recorded144,914 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 50889,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 AKN
MakePeugeot
Model508
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 144,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 135,642 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 128,420 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 128,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 116,210 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 100,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 90,883 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 90,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 78,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2017 65,152 miles

Oil leak on under tray

Pass 12 May 2016 51,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 508?

Based on 238,483 MOT tests across 24,271 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
24,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,335
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,050
Registration plate lamp not working 1,126
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YL12 AKN is a 2012 Peugeot 508 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 508 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 89,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 508 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL12 AKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 508 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Peugeot 508 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL12 AKN registered?

YL12 AKN is a 2012 Peugeot 508, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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